Dentsply Sirona Orthophos E Ceph Operating Instructions Manual page 74

5 Operation
5.1 Acquiring the X-ray image
A
B
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5.1.2.5.5.1 Positioning for symmetrical exposures C1, C2
ü Push the ear plug holders apart.
ü The nose support is swiveled upwards.
ü The ear plug holders are rotated at an angle of 90° towards the
sensor and the secondary diaphragm.
ü The protective caps for ear plugs are inserted.
1. Set the unit height using the up (A) and down (B) keys.
CAUTION! The height adjustment motor starts slowly and then
increases its speed.
Press and hold down the button until the desired height is reached.
The unit movement is accompanied by a beep.
Release the height-adjustment button once the Cephalometer is at
the same height as that of the patient's head.
2. Guide the patient between the ear plug holders.
Ä In posterior-anterior exposure: The patient stands facing the
sensor. For anterior-posterior exposure: The patient stands
facing the secondary diaphragm. This position applies for both
right and left-handed arms.
3. Grasp the ear plug holders at the top and simultaneously slide them
together.
Ä The ear plugs are positioned on the patient's outer auditory
passage.
4. Only for program C1 p.a. and C2 a.p: Instruct the patient to tilt his
head back and open his mouth as far as possible.
5. Instruct the patient to hold this position until the end of the
exposure.
Ä The patient is positioned in the unit.
Dentsply Sirona
Operating Instructions Orthophos E
67 11 001 D3352
D3352.201.12.01.02 03.2019